Here is what you need to know to plan your visit:. This means a round trip takes about an hour and a half. Be mindful of the time you board the shuttle back to the Zion Canyon Visitor Center at the end of the day. You should not wait for the last shuttle of the day. If the last shuttle is full, or if you miss the last shuttle, you may have to walk nine miles back to the Zion Canyon Visitor Center. When they run, both shuttles are free to ride.
Download our Information Guide or scroll lower on this page to see a map of the park shuttle route. The Springdale Line, or town shuttle, provides service in the Town of Springdale. Background The National Park Service began operating shuttles in to reduce traffic and parking problems, protect vegetation, and restore tranquility to Zion Canyon. In , park shuttle drivers recorded more than 6. Zion Canyon Scenic Drive the road that starts north of Canyon Junction is closed to private vehicles when park shuttles are operating.
The park is a large place and, even when shuttles are running, you can drive a private vehicle on the Zion-Mt. During most years, shuttles run:. Shuttles leave every few minutes and go either north or south. You can exit the shuttle at any open stop. Check the map to see what to expect in the park. You may get on and off at any open shuttle stop. Most visitors start shuttle trips at the Zion Canyon Visitor Center, but if you are staying at the Zion Lodge, you can board the shuttle there.
You cannot board a shuttle to go up canyon north at Canyon Junction. Read our Park Information Guide to see updated information about the stops that are open or closed now.
If you drive to Zion, remember that National Park Service parking lots often fill early in the day. Paid Parking is available in the town of Springdale. If you leave your car in Springdale, you can ride the free Springdale Line shuttle to enter the park. Learn more Traffic and Travel Tips before you arrive and tune your radio to AM for more information. Listening to the Zion Canyon Shuttle Narration is a great way to learn about Zion Canyon Scenic Drive if you visit when shuttles are not running or if you want to learn more when you are not in the park.
